Clothing receptacle



Dec. 7 1926.

H. RINGEL CLOTHING RECEPTAGLE Filed Jan.. 25. 1925 R O T NA E V W Patented ec. 7, 15926,'

HERMAN RINGEL, OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, A SSIGNOB T0 CON VERTEBS PAPER COM- PANY, OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY,VA CORPORATION 0F NEW JERSEY. I

. CLOTHING RECEPTACLE.

Application led January 26, 1925. Serial No. 4,676.

This invention relates to rece tacles for containing clothing and other l1 e articles during periods of dis-use, having as one of its objects to provide a strong container, light in weight and easy to pack or unpack, one of its lateral edges being open its entire length when it is desired to obtain access to the interior.

Another purpose is to produce a container in which provision is made for properly suspending articles of wearing apparel extend ed at full length to avoid folds, creases and wrinkles, so that the articles may be instantly available. t

A further aim is in the provision of means for enseaming the edges surrounding the opening, almost or quite hermetically, preventing the entrance of dust, insects. and like undesirable and destructive pests, as well as light rays which might cause the garments to fade and thus become damaged.

These and analogous aims and objects are accomplished by the novel construction and combination of parts hereinafter described and shown in the accompanying drawing, forming part hereof and in which Figure 1 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of the invention as extended at length and shown in a closed position.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary sectional view, drawn to an enlarged scale, the section being A taken longitudinally through the lupper portion, substantially on line 2-2 of Figure 3. Figure 3 is a transverse sectional vlew of the same, looking on line 3--3 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a further enlarged fragmentary perspective view, showing the latch securing means as applied in an operative position. f

In common with other'bags or receptacles of like nature the body 10 is an oblong rectangle in shape, made in any preferred color of strong dense paper or fiber folded at one of its longitudinal edges 11 and seamed at the top 12 and bottom 13, these seams being secured permanently by cement or like suitable strong adhesive.

The longitudinal edge of the front element 14 is relatively shorter than that of the rear element 15, between which is an opening extending the full length of the receptacle and through this opening access is had to the interior in entering and removing gar ments or other articles.

erally designated by The rear element 15 has its extra width curved as at 16 to produce a flap 17 folded tight upon itself presenting a parallel rounded edge 18, the inner member 19 being Juxtaposed on the adjacent outer surface of the element 14, as can best be seen in Figure 4, affording a tight closure;

In order to maintain the seam thus formed closed to prevent the entrance of insects, dust or even air, a plurality of latches, genthe numeral 20, are used, the same conslsting ofv a flat metallic strlp shaped to present a lever 21 pivotally engaged on the outer surface of the rear element 1 5, by a rivet 22, the free end of the lever belng curved outwardly at a right angle and bent re-entrantly to provide a loop 23, adapted to encompass the outer curved edge 16, from which extends an arm 24, restin snugly o ver the surface of the flap 17, and terminatm in an inbent snap hook 25 engageable with the rounded edge 18, holding the folded seam 'in such manner as to tightly embrace the parts and prevent separation or unfolding until the latches are manually released.

As the 4material is relatively stiff and creased at the folding lines, the latches merely act as retainers, confining the foldsy in proper osition, and obviously as many of the latc es may be used as is deemed desirable, these latches being readily released by raising the hook 25 and swinging the arm.

and lever outwardly upon the pivot 22.

At the top of the receptacle, inside and at 'about thc center, is a re-enforcement composed of a single rectangular sheet of material similar to the receptacle walls and bent to produce two equal flaps 26 held to the walls by an adhesive as best shown in Figures 2 and 3.

A metal plate is sheared and bent to pro 'manner at the top, where narrow fiat surfaces are, presented by all the several members, thus blndin'g the structure firmly including both plates, the rei-enforcement and side walls ofl the receptacle.

An open hook 32 used to suspend the receptacle is formed with a stem 33 on which is rigidly secured a washer 34, said washer 34 being' revolubly located in the circular raised portion 37 of the outer metal plate having semi-circular portions 28, and disposed between the receptacle material and outer plate.

The upper portion of the triangular metal loop 36 has rigidly secured thereto a washer 35, said washer 35 being revolubly located in the circular depressed portion 38 of the inner metal plate having semi-circular portions 27, and disposed between the material v of the reenforcing flaps 26 and inner plate.

The hook 32 can be rotated in the circular raised portion 37 of the outer metal plate and the triangular loop 36 can likewise be rotated in the circular depressed portion 38 of the inner metal plate in order that the ends of said loop 36 may be disposed transversely, pressing against the inner sides of the interior elements 27 and re-enforcement, these members preventing puncturing or tearing of the receptacle walls and assisting in spreading them when entering or removing articles.

Although I have described my im rovements with considerable detail and with respect to certain particular forms of my invention, I do not desire to be limited to such details since many changes' and modifications may well be madev without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention in its broadest aspect..v

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a garment receptacle having an upper edge, metallic re-enforcing' plates disposed respectively at the interior and exterior of the receptacle at its upper edge, means integral with said plates for rigidly securing the plates to the receptacle Walls and to eachother, an open hook revolubly secured to the exterior re-enforcing plate and a loop revolubly secured to the interior l re-enforcing plate and extending into the receptacle. l

2. Ina garment receptacle having an upper edge, metallic re-enforcing plates dlsposed respectively at the interior and exterior of the receptacle at its upper edge, reenforcing flaps interjacent the inner plate and receptacle walls and secured to the walls of the receptacle, means integral with said plates for rigidly securing the plates to the receptacle Walls, re-enforcing flaps and to each other, an open hook extending outwardly from the receptacle and revolubly secured to the exterior re-enforcing plate and a loop revolubly secured to the interior re-enforcing plate and extending into the receptacle.

3. In a' garment receptacle having an upper edge, a support hook revolubly secured HERMAN RINGEL. 

